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KITCHEN GROUPISM VS. TEAM

Culinary Cues

In fact, you were probably on the receiving end of this group behavior, sometimes referred to as bullying. Or “See if you can find the cooler expander, we have a larger order coming in.” .” – Webster’s Dictionary Of course, you remember. You were either part of this or feeling left out because you weren’t.

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THE KING IS IN THE HOUSE

Culinary Cues

I picked up the clipboard holding an overview of restaurant reservations for the night as well as a stack of banquet orders that will tax the system until well after midnight. He never even took one bite of the food that I prepared. Elvis, on the other hand was more difficult to serve than the banquet for twelve hundred.

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Fighting Fast Food Fraud

Modern Restaurant Management

Fast food fraud has seen a 45-percent increase in the last year or so, largely driven by a digital transformation sea change that has made these restaurants more vulnerable, according to data from fraud prevention company Forter. Why is fast food fraud on the rise? Is there an idea that this is somewhat of a victimless crime?

Food 193
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CHARGING FOR BREAD -SERIOUSLY?

Culinary Cues

I suppose it was only inevitable that this new method of doing business would creep into restaurant and other food related businesses. Every restaurant should want their patrons to leave with a smile on their face, memories of great tasting food, a comforting feeling that they were taken care of, and a sense that what they spent was worth it.

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WE EAT WHAT WE ARE AND WE ARE WHAT WE EAT

Culinary Cues

Centuries ago, nutrition was not a science, but rather the body’s divining rod pointing to specific foods that it required, and a stroke of luck. It is a question that is rarely vocalized, but often considered by cooks and consumers when they make food choices. Each of us, on average, makes over 200 food decisions a day.

Coaching 350
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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING EXTREMELY WELL

Culinary Cues

Competition is healthy if you use it as a reference to improve. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food